It’s not every day that I read a book I consider a work of art. This book was a rich, vibrant, emotional work of art that resonated with me and tugged at my heart strings. I LOVED it.
@nicoledeeseauthor wove together a story of love, loss, grief and hope all into a beautiful book about Ingrid and her best friends Cece and Joel. After Cece dies unexpectedly, Ingrid pushes away from Joel and everything that reminds her of all she has lost. But after a missing part of Cece’s will is discovered, Ingrid is forced back home to Fog Harbor where she and Joel reconnect and relive some of their past. Cece was an author and used her gift of words to bring Joel and Ingrid back together and to give them hope. This story is full of twists, turns, slow reveals, and lots of bittersweet memories as they read their story through Cece’s eyes and search for a missing manuscript of the last book in her popular book series. This story is a journey and I loved every second of it!
One thing to note: this book does deal with some heavy topics like the death of a parent and death of a friend, an absent parent, alcoholism, and grief/loss. BUT the way Nicole handles these topics is with the utmost care and understanding. While I’ve not experienced the same hurts and traumas as the characters in this story, I have had times of feeling broken and like I would never “get over” something. Every detail included when discussing these hard topics felt real and relatable and the journey the story takes us through is gentle and brings healing.
Read if you like:
-small sea town setting
-boating
-second chance romance
-hope filled stories
-scavenger hunts
-beautiful analogies
-a book about books
-character growth and healing
-faith based fiction
-dual time lines
I could go on and on, but suffice to say I loved this book and I think you would too💙⚓️📖💧
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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A heartbreaking, beautiful, Christian romance. A new favorite.
Dear Nicole,I read one of my favorite books this weekend thanks to you. Did you know that this story is the kind of story that speaks to my reader's soul?Not only did you master a second chance romance, but you painted grief in such a powerful, heartbreaking and beautiful way. I love how this story speaks to the goodness of God and how He turns such painful tragedy to good. And it's the journey that makes His glory shine.I have seen and heard your characters from the first few pages. The pain, suffering, the heartache, so beautifully written- I felt what they felt. The adventure Cece takes them on is absolutely lovely and I adored watching their hearts be mended.The friendship between Cece and Ingrid was completely relatable, as I don't have a sister by blood but a sister "of my heart." And both of us remind me of these two who love the written word.The Pacific Northwest setting is always on the top of my list to read. It's my home and I find myself longing to read books surrounded by rainy days, evergreens, mountains, and the water.You wove in a book lovers' heart in here as well. We love reading stories about readers and those who find home in a library.Joel and Ingrid's second chance at love was absolute perfection. As you can tell, second chance is one of my favorites. I like to think it is because of the redemption, hope and the idea that two people who have loved each other can find love again. I adore that man. Joel is THE hero I want to read about.Thank you Nicole for giving me a chance as a reader and for the #gifted copy. A new all time favorite added to my list. I can't wait to start your next story!Love,KiraXoxo*Romance- kissesChristian Contemporary Romance*TW- grief, loss of loved ones, alcoholism, family stress#thewordswelost#nicoledeese #bethanyhouse#christianromance #contemporaryromance #pacificnorthwest #redemption #christianbooks #secondchance #lovestories #newfavorite #fogharbor
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A beautiful story about living with grief
Reviewed in Germany on January 3, 2024